Friday, October 18, 2013

Prize Fighter

Very little birding and few birds seen over the last couple of days, due to heavy continuous rain, the poor weather did force several thousand Himalayan Swiftlets down low to feed and yesterday at least three flocks of Ashy Minivet were seen in the area totaling around 75 birds.

Siamese Rhinoceros BeetleXylotrupes gideon

In addition to moths being attracted to the light, a fantastic selection of other insects are often drawn in, a few nights ago a male Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle Xylotrupes gideon crashed into the light. Males are much prized by the locals who hold beetle fights, where large sums of money are often exchanged as males fight over females!

lamiinae sp

The above yet unidentified beetle was small but brilliantly colored. Whilst cutting the grass an amazing katydid Sanaa intermedia was flushed.

Sanna intermedia

On days when the weather is much better, several Green Dragontails are usually present around the garden.

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About Me

I am a Norfolk birder who now spends the winter months living and birding in Thailand. The summer months are spent working and living on Scolt Head Island, Norfolk, England as permanent summer warden for Natural England. I have spent the last eight winters in Thailand and have seen well over 700 species in the country. I am happy to offer free advice on birding in Thailand and anyone wanting more information or advice can contact me at neilscolt@gmail.com.
I have been birding for around 30 years, and have long given up twitiching in the UK now concentrating on finding my own birds which have included White-billed Diver, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Isabelline Shrike (2), Calandra Lark, Arctic Warbler, Hume's Warbler, Radde's Warbler (2), Dusky Warbler, Booted Warbler, Spectacled Warbler, Marmora's Warbler, Citrine Wagtail and Yellow-breasted Bunting.
I am also a keen moth trapper in both the UK and Thailand, and have helped produce the Norfolk Bird and Mammal Report for the last 18 years.